Stellenbosch, South Africa - 3 November 2025: Township & Village (T&V), the Stellenbosch social enterprise connecting travellers with community?led experiences, has been awarded Global Silver in the Peace, Understanding & Inclusivity category at the Global Responsible Tourism Awards (sponsored by Sabre), following its Gold win at WTM Africa earlier this year. Emeritus Professor Harold Goodwin, chair of the judging panel and founder of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT), said responsible tourism is about making better places for people to live in and visit. “All of the Global Responsible Tourism Award winners have explained what they took responsibility for, what they did and with what impact. We hope they will inspire other organisations to follow in their footsteps," said Goodwin. This recognition caps a breakthrough year in which T&V has so far channelled more than R1,000,000 in cash payments directly to local community partners - guides, hosts, cooks, artists and other entrepreneurs - through paid bookings and donations from guests, T&V and our partners. “This award belongs to the people who make the experiences - our guides, hosts, cooks, musicians and storytellers,” said René Momberg, Head of Growth, Experiences & Partnerships at T&V. “The Global Silver recognises a consistent, collective effort by our community entrepreneurs, the Greater Stellenbosch Trust and other strategic partners that powers the work we do.” “Our model for T&V is simple: co?create with communities, keep the economics fair, and sell to the right buyers,” added Leana Kotze, Head of Strategy & Implementation at Greater Stellenbosch Trust (GST), T&V’s sole shareholder and long?term backer. “With the right ecosystem support, responsible tourism amplifies every rand invested into community earnings. In 2025 we’ve seen this backing translate into at least five times that value in real local earnings.” “Township and …
Accor and Mayan Properties Sign Master Development Agreement for Five Hotels in Africa
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has signed a master development agreement with Mayan Properties, a subsidiary of Resources Investment, to further expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership strengthens Accor’s presence in Africa while underscoring the strong contribution of UAE-backed investment to Africa’s tourism future. Under the agreement, Accor in partnership with Mayan Properties will develop five hotels across Sub-Saharan Africa, adding over 1,100 keys to the Group’s regional portfolio. The collaboration builds on the signing of Novotel Nouakchott in Mauritania, a 154-key new-build project, and Mövenpick Moroni in Comoros, a 159-key conversion, with four additional projects to follow in key destinations. The agreement reinforces Accor's long-term strategy to accelerate growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Mayan's vision to strengthen Africa's tourism sector through sustainable investment. By combining Accor's global expertise and diverse brand portfolio with Mayan's investment leadership, the two groups are supporting both business and leisure demand while creating jobs and driving local economic development. “This development agreement with Mayan Properties is a strong step forward in our commitment to grow across Sub-Saharan Africa. With Novotel Nouakchott and Mövenpick Moroni signed, and three more hotels to follow, we are creating the foundation for a diversified portfolio that addresses real market needs and supports the long-term growth of Africa's tourism industry,” said Maya Ziade, Chief Development Officer, Premium, Midscale & Economy Division, Middle East, Africa & Türkiye at Accor. Mohammed Al Dhaheri, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Resources Investment, and Chairman of Mayan Properties, commented “As a subsidiary of Resources Investment LTD, Mayan Properties is proud to extend its partnership with Accor through this development agreement. As a UAE-backed initiative, this agreement underscores the pivotal …
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Accor Expands West Africa Footprint with landmark signing of Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living Abuja
LANDMARK AGREEMENT WITH JOHN WILLIAMS HOTELS & RESORTS AND BOULEVARD HOTEL GROUP INTRODUCE MÖVENPICK’S GENEROUS HOSPITALITY AND EXTENDED-STAY OFFERING TO THE NIGERIAN CAPITAL IN Q1 2026 ABUJA, NIGERIA, Monday, 20 October 2025: Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has announced strategic agreement with John Williams Hotels & Resorts and Boulevard Hotel Group to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja, Nigeria. Set to open in Q1 2026, the development will rise in Abuja’s Central Business District, offering a warm and welcoming destination that blends contemporary design, generous hospitality, and joyful moments of reconnection. Mövenpick & Mövenpick Living Abuja will feature 138 hotel rooms and 36 serviced apartments, designed to accommodate both short-term stays and the growing demand from multinationals and expatriates seeking high-quality long-term accommodation. Rooted in Mövenpick’s Swiss heritage and vibrant spirit, the property will offer four dining venues, a 665-square metre grand ballroom, flexible meeting and conference spaces, a spa, fitness centre, and an outdoor pool combining business functionality with leisure appeal. Strategically located on Constitution Avenue, the hotel will offer direct access to the Three Arms Zone and is just 30 minutes from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, positioning it as a key hub for business travel, MICE events, and diplomatic engagements in West Africa. “We are proud to continue expanding our presence in West Africa, a market full of potential,” said Maya Ziade, Chief Development Officer, Premium, Midscale & Economy Division for Middle East, Africa & Türkiye at Accor. “This signing reinforces our commitment to Nigeria and the broader African market and brings the Mövenpick Living concept to the country for the very first time offering a new level of flexibility and comfort to long-stay guests.” “This partnership brings our vision to life” said Chief William Agbo, …